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Easy 20-Minute Shrimp Tacos Recipe with Zesty Fresh Toppings for Perfect Dinner

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A quick and flavorful shrimp tacos recipe ready in just 20 minutes, featuring smoky, spicy shrimp and fresh, zesty toppings for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded green cabbage
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 medium ripe avocado, sliced
  • 1 small red onion, finely diced
  • 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • Hot sauce, to drizzle (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels. Toss shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  2. Shred cabbage finely and place in a mixing bowl. Add diced red onion and chopped cilantro. Drizzle with half the lime juice and a pinch of salt, then toss gently to combine. Slice avocado and jalapeño, set aside.
  3. Heat skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add shrimp in a single layer, cooking 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
  4. While shrimp cook, warm tortillas on a dry pan or directly over a gas flame for a few seconds each side until pliable and slightly charred.
  5. Spread a spoonful of sour cream or Greek yogurt on each tortilla, layer with shredded cabbage mixture, then top with cooked shrimp. Add avocado slices and jalapeño if using. Squeeze remaining lime juice over the top and drizzle with hot sauce to taste.

Notes

Pat shrimp dry before seasoning to ensure a good sear. Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming. Adjust chili powder and jalapeño to taste. Warm tortillas just before serving. Leftovers store well separately for up to 2 days. For gluten-free, use corn tortillas or lettuce wraps. For dairy-free, substitute sour cream with coconut or cashew yogurt.

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